Radiation...finish line

Well, it's been a busy week and a half or so. We got together to celebrate Mother's Day...twice. Kind of a neat way to go, but Rebecca and Bruce were under the weather during the weekend of Mother's Day, so part of us got together and did lunch anyhow. Then, they were free this past weekend (and weren't throwing up) so we all got together to celebrate (for real).

Mom hit the end of radiation this past week, but they wanted to get one more day out of her, so the Doctor asked her to come back on Monday (yesterday) to finish the run. Her throat is pretty sore, and the arthritis was acting up as well at the end of last week, but it's over and done with. The goal of the radiation has been to arrest the growth and spread of the cancer, unlike some treatments whose goal is to cure or irradicate the bad cells. Goal achieved, we believe, and are hoping that when the dust settles and the soreness goes away that the nerve pressure and dull pain will have abated.

The next goal is to enjoy the next few weeks and pray for mobility into the summer months for Momma. She has been fairly immobile, and even asked for a wheelchair on the last few days of treatments. For those who know her, this is kind of a big deal. We're hoping to make it to the beach in July, for her to enjoy the sand in the toes and the wind in the hair, and the seafood in the mouth. We are praying for her overall ease and comfort, so that this will be possible. Shooting for July sometime, we think.

Oh, and in other news, the baby dropped. We're in the home-stretch, and all of the women have been giggling over the little one coming. Everyone's nesting...even me. Due date is in mid-June, and Mom has really wanted to hold the grandchild, so we're excited about that reality. Bring on the contractions!

Pray for Michele still, as she is sore from the Gallbladder removal. No complications, per se, but she is just returning to work. John's situation is still up in the air as she is looking to change his schooling, and Trainor will become more independent as Mom's situation changes.

If you write letters (or notes), I'm sure Mom would enjoy them. There's nothing quite like a hand-written piece of finery. If you want her address, I can send it. I would post it on here, but we'd start getting lot's of scam mail. Sorry.


-N